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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Living with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

At 10, Caroline was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). In this interview, she writes about her surgery, recovery and daily life.

Aimee Sharp
Colostomy Surgery

Colostomy Surgery and Recovery Story

In this article, our OstomyLife co-moderator Kelsey Scarborough describes both her colostomy surgery and her recovery from it.

Kelsey Scarborough
Mental Health

Mental Health with an Ostomy

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, discusses the mental health challenges she faced before and after surgery.

Aimee Sharp
Kelsey Scarborough

Meet Our New OstomyLife Co-Moderator: Kelsey Scarborough

In addition to our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Shield HealthCare has brought Kelsey Scarborough on-board as our OstomyLife co-moderator.

Kelsey Scarborough
ostomy surgery

6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Ostomy Surgery

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist shares things she wishes someone told her before undergoing ostomy surgery.

Laura Cox, LPC
Concealing an Ostomy Bag

Concealing an Ostomy Bag | Ask Laura

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist offers suggestions to a man who wants help concealing an ostomy bag when his shirt rides up.

Laura Cox, LPC
Ostomy hacks

Featured OstomyLife Community Members Wanted

Our OstomyLife community has been growing rapidly! We want to get to know our amazing community members! Send us your story so we can share your stories!

Laura Cox, LPC
Ileoscopy Experience

Ileoscopy | Experience

At some point in an ostomate's life, they will probably need to get a scope procedure. Since a colonoscopy is no longer an option, we get an ileoscopy.

Laura Cox, LPC
Child’s Ostomy Surgery

Video: How to Prepare for Your Child’s Ostomy Surgery

In this video, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, gives tips about how to prepare for your child's ostomy surgery.

Aimee Sharp
OstomyLife Community Spotlight

OstomyLife Community Spotlight | Melissa Marshall

We want to share the stories of our amazing community members! Melissa was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. When cancer free she founded a non-profit.

Laura Cox, LPC
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How can I keep my ostomy pouch dry while showering?
Karen H.
It’s not necessary to keep your pouch dry while showering if you have a waterproof barrier.
 
But, if having a wet system bothers you ...